Forbes Phoenix Issue 7

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Friday 14 August 2015

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IMAGE: Katie Gunn and Mel Cowhan of Forbes High School.

Jamming for Genes Every year, people across Australia unite on Jeans for Genes Day to raise money for genetic research for the Children’s Medical Research Institute by wearing their favourite jeans and craziest denim outfits.

To coincide with Jeans for Genes day which was held on Friday 7 August, The Forbes High School Student Representative Council (SRC) added a twist to the event.

The School’s staff and students donned their favourite denim numbers for the day and enthusiastically donated a gold coin in support of the cause to aid research and cures of childhood diseases.

As an extra incentive to raise money for the cause, students were entertained at lunchtime with a concert performed by some exceptionally talented local music students including Jake Ellison, Quinten Hapgood, Jacob Beard, Maddison Collits, Paige Ellison and

Chelsea Turner.

Next, the attention turned to the crowd with a lip sync competition where ten brave individuals took to the stage. Their energetic and entertaining performances were wellreceived by students and staff.

At the end of the performances, everyone had the opportunity to vote with their loose change, donating coins to their favourite performer. The act which attracted the most votes won the overall competition.

Afterwards, the SRC put on a lunchtime special of chips and gravy which was very popular among students and sold out quickly. A variety of cakes and slices were also on sale.

Forbes High School said the event was a roaring success and a wonderful way to raise funds for a worthwhile charity.

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MAYORAL NOTES The Central West Bird Club’s Annual Bird Sale was held on Saturday at the Indoor Sports Centre and it was a great success. People came from all over to attend the sale including Queensland, Victoria, Adelaide and Sydney. There were about 2000 birds for sale including finches, parrots, macaws, black cockatoos and more. Organiser Alf Watts and his committee do a great job to put this sale on and it has been running for 16 years. As the sale is getting more entries each year, the club is now looking at finding a bigger venue. We will have a discussion at our Council meeting to see what we can do for their event from a Council level.

Last Thursday I attended the Local Government Week Awards Evening in Sydney and it is amazing what is happening right across NSW with various Councils. The next day I went to the board meeting of Local Government NSW. Associate Professor Roberta Ryan, who is the director of the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government and UTS Centre for Local Government, made a presentation. She explained that research has proven that the most important level of government in Australia is Local Government. Ms Marcia Doheny, the CEO of the Office of Local Government, also presented to the board about where the Government is up to with legislation. The board meeting was very informative and it was pleasing to receive these updates.

Good news from the weekend is that both the under 18s and reserve grade Magpies

teams are minor premiers and first grade won their match against Parkes. The 24-22 win was a nail biting game that broke a sixyear drought between Forbes and Parkes. It was one of the biggest crowds I have seen in many years at Spooner Oval, which was great to see! It was also so exciting for the Magpies to receive the Brendon Collits Memorial Trophy for the first time and it is just beautiful that it will be back in Forbes for the next 12 months. The Magpies now face Westside in the semi-finals at Dubbo’s Caltex Oval on Saturday afternoon. Go the Maggies!

On Wednesday, I attended the Centroc Board Meeting in Canberra with General Manager Brian Steffen. The meeting was facilitated by our Federal Member John Cobb and Angus Taylor, Member for Hume. Mr Taylor provided the welcome and official opening of the meeting. I would like to take this opportunity to thank both Members for their assistance.

This week I have had a lovely break in Manly to recharge the batteries. We’ve had beautiful weather and Manly is such a great place to relax.

Have a great week, stay safe and God bless.

Mayor, Cr. Phyllis Miller OAM

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Snippets...

New drug testing vehicles have hit Central West roads. Two new purpose-built four-wheel-drives equipped to conduct random drug and breath tests are now operating in Western NSW. Worth a combined total of $450,000, Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Tony Grant said “we are cracking down on drug driving right across our state.”

Roads Minister Duncan Gay said “we’re tripling roadside drug testing to 97,000 tests by 2017 and are working closely with the community.”

It’s show time! The Bedgerebong Show is on Saturday 22 August at the Bedgerebong Showground. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children. Pensioners are half-price with their card and kids under 5 are free!

The 2015 National Disability Awards give locals the chance to acknowledge the hard work of people having a positive impact on the lives of people living with a disability. You can nominate someone you believe deserves recognition from the community by calling 1800 672 682 or by visiting www.idpwd.com. au before Friday 4 September.

Get out to the Forbes District Lions Club Car Boot Sale at the Lions Park this Saturday 15 August between 8am and 1pm for a variety of stalls, a Lions BBQ and country music.

The average Aussie has 10.5 standard

drinks each week, which equals to 4143 calories according to research from Dry July.

Don a daffodil! Friday 28 August is Daffodil Day and stalls will be selling daffodils, soccer balls, brooches and pens to raise money for cancer research, developing cancer prevention programs and providing patient support.

You can get involved by making a donation, purchasing merchandise or signing up as a Daffodil Day volunteer. For more info go to www.daffodilday.com.au The Rotary Globe was put together back in the 1950s by a past Rotarian, the late Eric Leaney. Eric joined the Rotary Club of Forbes back in 1949 only a year after the Club was first formed. He held every Board position apart from Club President, was Club Secretary for ten consecutive years and was a great gentleman through and through. The Globe is used to collect the smallest coins and started off eating pennies and now devours 5 cent pieces.

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To all those wonderful volunteers

who work long days in the various local op shops, most of them not really “spring chickens” anymore.

To Forbes High School for getting involved in community causes.

To one lovely husband who makes

the porridge every morning in the winter to warm the cockles of his wife’s heart.

To the stranger whose smile and

friendly hello was the reason a couple of visiting nomads decided to settle in Forbes and have been pleased with the friendliness ever since. Keep smiling Forbes!

To the lovely lady in Wambat Street

who’s just retired after her many years of hard yakka. Best wishes for happy days ahead.

To Jerry and Sandra who visited

Forbes on Monday to talk with people about suicide and depression. The world needs more life warriors like you.

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IMAGE: Sandra and Jerry are travelling around Australia to talk about suicide.

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Touring to Save Souls Feelings of depression and suicide affect millions of Australians every day and when Sandra Moran’s 22-year-old son Jai tragically took his own life, she knew she had to share the burden of her loss.

To honour Jai’s memory, Sandra is helping others overcome depression and suicidal tendencies by talking about the risks of emotional and mental health issues that are often stigmatised or swept under the rug in smaller communities.

Travelling with her is Jerry Farsoun, an individual who has struggled with feelings of suicide and depression himself and who strives to prove that there is a higher value to each and every person, showing people what they can achieve through determination.

The team travel together with Sandra on a motorbike and Jerry riding with his family in a fully equipped, state-of-the-art bus, visiting remote and rural communities to reach out to individuals who might need them.

“Basically the main people that can help suicide survivors are other suicide survivors,”

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Sandra said when the bus/motorbike convoy rolled into Forbes on Monday. “There’s always someone to reach out to.”

“I am enjoying it,” Jerry said about the tour, “and it’s great when people come out but many people are reluctant to talk when they are a part of a tight-knit community.”

“We are really putting ourselves out there.

What we are doing is revolutionary; we’re beating a different drum.”

Jerry is also pioneering an incredible new mobile application which gives people the option to set up a “guardian” network. If the person fears for their personal safety, they can hit the “panic” button, which notifies the nominated network of people that the person is in trouble, what their location is and how much battery life they have left.

“It’s a phenomenal concept and it will revolutionise personal safety,” said Jerry. “It’s amazing in the sense that it could save lives.”

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The team at Auslec is extremely thankful for all of the support and loyalty shown by the local community after a fire destroyed their Parkes business 12 months ago.

“We are here to stay,” says Tanya Godden, “and we are excited with the stock we are offering to our local customers, helping them through a range of more than 5000 items.”

“We have over 20 years experience locally, stocking the brands and products you want for our local industries.”

“The Auslec range is second to none in the area and guaranteed to satisfy the most discerning requirements.”

Part of the community for over 20 years, Auslec have established a solid reputation for offering great customer service.

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Learn About Relay

IMAGE: Stacey Clarke, Lisa Glasson, Ian Simpson and Ned Hamilton from Ray White Rural Forbes.

Ray White Winners Ray White Rural Forbes have recently made a very proud announcement after their highly successful experience at the Ray White Awards which were held on the Gold Coast on 2-4 August.

Ian Simpson and his enthusiastic, dedicated team travelled to the Gold Coast for three days of scheduled conference events and international awards.

The team attended the Rural function on Sunday 2 August alongside 150 other specialists in the industry.

The Forbes rural real estate agent was awarded Marketer of the Year, Number 10 Sales Achiever Rural Network and Premier

Sales Achievement within the group.

As part of the 3 day conference, activities were organised for the participators. Ian and his team took part in group workshops with speakers including Andrew Denton, Adam Gilchrist, John McLean and Lachlan Murdoch.

Ian said the team found the event to be highly motivational and have returned to Forbes with recharged batteries and the drive to improve for greater future successes for their clients.

Congratulations Ian, Lisa, Stacey and Ned on this monumental achievement.

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The Forbes & District Relay For Life kicks off in October and the local organising committee are gearing up for this to be the biggest and best Relay event yet!

To help you find out more about the event, Relay have launched new information nights that incorporate an “expo-style” format where people can browse stands, ask questions, register or join a team, meet the committee, sign up for games, purchase merchandise and much more.

Different to information nights of the past, Committee Chairperson Carolyn Towney hopes the Expo Nights will be more engaging for participants.

“We are hoping the expo style nights will be a more relaxed and enjoyable format, much more convenient for our participants who can just pop in and grab what they need,” Carolyn said.

“In 2015 we will be celebrating our 7th Relay For Life in the Forbes district and we need as many teams to register to help us reach our goal of $56,000.”

“If you have been touched by cancer or would like to show your support to those who have, please join us to celebrate survivorship, remember those special to us we have lost and to fight back against this disease.”

The next Expo Night will be held on Wednesday 16 September at Forbes Services Memorial Club and anybody who is interested is encouraged to come along.

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD AUGUST 20 COMMENCING AT 1PM DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL: 2015 WHITE RIBBON DAY MARCH Development Application No: 2015/69 A Development Application has been submitted by Forbes Shire Council for the purpose of holding the 2015 White Ribbon Day March on Wednesday 25th November 2015. The March will start in Cross Street proceeding down Lachlan Street into Court Street and gathering at Victoria Park. The march will commence at 10.30am. The application will be on public exhibition from 6th August 2015 until the 20th August 2015. Any person may make a submission, in writing, in relation to this Application which must be received by Council on or before 5.00 pm on 20th August 2015.

If you wish to object to the proposal you must clearly explain your reasons (on planning grounds) in the submission. The application is classified as local development with Forbes Shire Council being the consent authority.

2015 FORBES SHOW Council has received application from Forbes PA&H for Friday 11 September to be declared a local event day for the purpose of the 2015 Forbes Show.

• A local event day marks the day as significant however unless it is referenced within their award or in workplace agreement, employees are not automatically entitled to time off. This can be negotiated between employers and employees.

The request for 2015 will be considered at Councils 20 August meeting.

Feedback is invited and can be submitted in person at Council’s administration office, in writing via forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au or 2 Court St, Forbes or via phoning 6850 2300.

HERITAGE ADVISORY SERVICE & LOCAL HERITAGE FUND Council provides a free heritage advisory service for owners of items of historical significance. Council also provides monetary assistance on a $ for $ basis for the conservation and maintenance of historical items.

Council’s heritage advisor’s next visit is scheduled for 1 & 2 September 2015. Appointments can be made by phoning Briana on 6850 2344.

Disclosure Statement of Political Donations and Gifts: The Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 states that a person who makes a planning application (i.e DA) or submission to Council is required to disclose reportable political donations and gifts made by any person with a financial interest in the application to a Councillor(s) or Council employee(s) within the past two years. Privacy Notification: Submissions made by Council are considered public access documents under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.Personal information such as your opinion, name and address may be made publicly available including via Council’s website.

Forbes Shire Council 2 Court Street, Forbes P: (02) 6850 2300 F: (02) 6850 2399 Email: forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au Website: www.forbes.nsw.gov.au

All submissions to Council should be sent to: General Manager, Forbes Shire Council, PO Box 333 Forbes NSW 2871 After Hours Emergency Number: 1300 978 633

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Much Loved Administrator Says Goodbye Marie Thomas, a much loved and appreciated employee celebrated her retirement recently after 39 years working with TAFE, bringing a fulfilling and interesting career to a gentle finish.

Celebrating with a big farewell function at the Forbes Services Memorial Club on 24 July, Marie looks back on her administration career fondly.

Marie’s first taste of TAFE life came as a 16 year old student when she sat for her Secretarial Certificate before starting her administrative career.

Starting at the Parkes TAFE as a typist in June 1976 when she was only 21 years old, Marie was a loyal TAFE employee on the Parkes campus for many years until 1998.

“When I first started at the college as a typist I was by myself,” Marie said, “but the college grew quite big.”

When Marie was elevated to a role as Cluster Leader in Customer Service, she became involved with TAFE campuses in Parkes, Forbes, Cowra, Grenfell and Condobolin.

For two years during 2007-2008 Marie worked out of Dubbo as the Head of Administration looking after Cobar, Bourke, Brewarrina, Walgett, Lightning Ridge and Coonamble until coming back to her job at Forbes in 2009.

IMAGE: Catherine Livinstone, Marie Thomas, Brenda Sinclair and Jenny Cutler at Marie’s Farewell from TAFE.

“I chose to go down a few grades so I could come back to Forbes for the lifestyle,” Marie said. “Money is not everything.”

“Our focus was on our students, ensuring they had the support they needed to succeed in their chosen career paths.”

“I loved seeing school students come to TAFE and watching them mature, and I loved the people I worked with in TAFE and the fam-

ily type atmosphere.”

“I was very passionate about trainees that came through and very supportive of my staff because you have to value the people that work for you.”

“I will miss people a lot. I’ll miss the staff and interacting with the students. But I’ve earnt my retirement; this is now my time which I’ll share with my family.”

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RURAL ROUNDUP Pre and Post Emergent Weed Control It is so great to see that pre-emergent sprays have worked particularly well in many situations this year. Those who had a robust pre-emergent plan are now reaping the rewards having had very little weed competition to date. This not only maintains yield potential for the crop, but also reduces pressure on post emergent sprays with lower weed populations to control.

With the current wet conditions and the frosty conditions beforehand, it has been a challenging period to get in the paddock for post emergent spraying. It sometimes feels like a no win situation – you can’t spray because there are frosty conditions prevailing, then wet weather hampers traffic on paddocks once the frosts clear out.

In situations where a post emergent spray is required, a reduction in efficacy may occur due to the size of the weeds and crop canopy closure following the weather related delays. In addition, if a decision is made to spray during frosty conditions, efficacy again, may be compromised.

Where weeds get through a spray or a decision is made not to spray, a strategy to capture their seed set should be considered and put in place before harvest.

Crops should be monitored over the coming weeks to determine the level of escaped weeds. In these situations, particularly where ryegrass is present, preventing seed from returning to the seed bank is paramount.

An effective and common way of doing this is through narrow windrow burning. This practice is gaining momentum in the district with excellent results observed where done properly.

Should you be concerned about herbicide susceptibility of these weed populations and would like to have them tested, make a note to collect weed seed from these paddocks/areas just prior to harvest.

Seed can then be sent away for testing over the summer period.

There are many options out there for a range of crops and weeds as well as desired outcomes.

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The cattle market has been rising slowly, week to week over the Central West. Paul Breen of KMWL Forbes said that cattle for domestic kill for supermarkets made up to $3.50 per kg at Forbes on Monday 10, with the bull market exceeding $3 per kg, which is a record high.

“The new season lamb market has ranged from $95 to $165 – this is for light weight suckers, up to 50kg,” Paul said.

“The mutton market remains strong at between $3.50 and $3.80 per kg. Old lambs also brought good prices, ranging from $5.20 to $6.00 kg.”

“This past week saw heavy yardings in both Dubbo with over 50,000 and Forbes in excess of 40,000 and these numbers look set to continue well into the spring. Mostly these are new season lambs with the balance

of old lambs. There is a lack of numbers in the south, including South Australia, and Victoria and this lack of yardings has helped to contribute to the good prices at a local level and will keep this market high in the coming weeks.”

KMWL conducted the Moongenilla Angus Bull Sale on Friday 7 August with a total clearance of all bulls, averaging over $6,000 per bull, which is an overall reflection of the cattle market as well.

Upcoming sales include the Poll Dorset Ram Sale at Ridgehaven, Cudal (on property) on Thursday September 10th as well as the Devanah & Waroona Murray Grey Sale on property on Friday 18th September.

More details can be obtained by calling the KMWL office in Forbes on 02 6852 3355.

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RURAL ROUNDUP Winyar Merino Sale

Just out of Canowindra on the Mandurama Road, the Winyar Merino and Poll Merino Stud sale will be held on property on Wednesday September 9th. Inspections are welcome from 10 am and the auction will commence at 1 pm.

The Winyar rams are known for their high performance figures, for genetic gain and to enhance the breed on values. They also produce soft handling wools with great bloom, heavy cutting 19.0 micron average. For more information call Allan Dawson on 02 6344 1653.

Beating A Path To China

Delaying China Australia Free Trade Agreement (CHAFTA) could kneecap Australian farmers. It has taken over 10 years for the free trade deal to be finalised with China.

“This is a deal to eliminate taxes on Australian exports to China,” Angus Taylor, Federal Member for Hume said.

“It is time for Australian farmers to reap the benefits, and it is time for the Free Trade Agreement to enter into force and for the tariffs to be removed.”

“If by some chance CHAFTA stalled, there’d be plenty of countries around the world ready to supply beef, sheep meat, butter, cheese and wine to China. Everybody is beating a path to China’s door.”

Getting Ready for Spring

With Spring just around the corner, now is the time to ensure that all of your machinery is serviced and ready to go for spring spraying, hay making and of course, harvest.

McClintocks at Forbes has a range of Case tractors and harvesters ready for you to have a look at.

In addition, their sales of the Krone baler continue to grow. Call in and see them on the Newell Highway, just out of Forbes.

If you are looking for a new cab ute then why not consider one of the great outback deals from Orange Motor Group, your dealer for Isuzu in the Forbes area. Starting at $25,990 driveaway, this is a special offer until stock runs out.

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Matthews Williams Law

Is Estate Planning a Good Idea?

Estate Planning is a way of ensuring that a person’s estate is passed on to chosen beneficiaries in the most efficient and tax effective way possible. The two main objects are: • try and avoid squabbles amongst the family as to who gets what and minimise the risk of someone challenging the will • give financial security to family members who need it Some examples of how it could assist you are: • you have a family business and want one or more members to continue the business • deal with capital gains or capital losses on property • there is a large superannuation benefit to be dealt with • you may wish to make a bequest to a charity Estate planning originated when death and estate duties were in force. These don’t exist anymore but are replaced by capital gains tax, so planning is still advisable. Solicitors and accountants who work in this area can explain how to minimise costs and tax impact on an estate and to advise on how you can maximise the amount of your assets that are passed to your beneficiaries.

We at Matthews Williams are able to assist you on any estate planning matter. This also involves advice on pension planning and taxation matters. If we can assist you on any legal issue, feel free to contact me or one of our solicitors or call into our office for an appointment.

By Mark Olson

IMAGE: Melissa has taken over Blush Organic Beauty.

WHAT’S Hot Father’s Day is kicking off with a bang and Roylance’s Auto One has something for every Dad. You can check out the catalogue online, on our Facebook page or pick one up in store. Did you know Roylance’s Auto One have one of the largest ranges of oils in the Central West? And for every $50 spent you could go in the draw to win a $200 store voucher during this catalogue.

Roylance’s Auto One in Forbes is proudly a family owned and operated family business that celebrates 60 years in business this year. Call us on 6852 2411.

FORBES Buying or selling a house or land Buying or selling rural property Business Transfers and Leases Liquor/Hotel Transfers Water License Transfers SENIOR SOLICITORS Allen Duggan, B.A. LL.B Ben Mackay, B.A. LL.B

SOLICITOR DIRECTORS Mark Olson, Dip.Law Peter Martin, Dip.Law

Contact us: 108 Lachlan St Forbes 2871 P: (02) 6852 1099 E: forbes@matthewswilliams.com.au

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WHAT’S On 14-23 Aug

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Life in Pictures Exhibition: Forbes Town Hall. Categories are FAUNA (young and/or old), PEOPLE (young and/or old), FLOWERS and GARDENS, TRAVEL (anywhere), FOOD (cooked, raw etc) and ACTION and ADVENTURE. The opening night of the exhibition will be on Friday, August 14. www.forbesartssociety.com 2015 Agribusiness Forum: This year’s forum will be focusing on mixed farming systems of the future. The event will consist of a forum on the Wednesday and a field trip around the region on Friday examining new and exciting developments for mixed farming producers from the paddock to the plate. For more information visit www.rdacentralwest.org.au Lions Club Car Boot Sale: Lions Park, 8am to 1pm. Stalls $10. For info phone Peter 0468 819659 or Robyn 6851 2209.

Market Day: Forbes Handicraft Centre, Lachlan Street, from 9am. Items for sale include home cooking, jams, preserves, home grown fruit and vegetables, plants, handmade clothing items, woodwork and other handicrafts. Contact Kathy Bray on 0448 453 776 Breast Cancer Support Group Lunch: Vandenberg Hotel, 12noon. Contact Yvonne Shaw on 6852 4267 for more information.

Rococo: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 8pm. The ever-popular band Rococo is back and ready to get you moving! Rococo has become a much-talked about crowd favourite at FSMC. Music Scholarship Auditions: For tuition at Mitchell Conservatorium Forbes. Auditions for 2016 scholarships. Application forms available from 11 Spring Street or call 6852 3766. Closing date is August 10.

Bridal Expo and Fashion Parade: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 9am to 3pm. A great day out to find out about all things weddings! There will be a number of stalls, including make-up artists, hairdressers, cake makers, catering services, hire services, photographers, invitation creators and lots more!

Forbes Shire Council August Meeting: Forbes Shire Council Chambers, 1pm Spectacular Screenings presents HOME: Forbes Youth and Community Centre, doors open 6pm for 6.30pm start, $3.

Forbes Farmers Markets: Ben Hall Shears, at the Forbes Showground, 8am-12pm. The Forbes Farmers Markets aim to promote healthy eating, local produce and a great social, community environment. For more information please contact either Rachel Wythes (0407020988) or Melissa Ross (0451514881) or send an email to forbesfarmersmarket@gmail.com Kosmik Country Duo: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 8pm. Bill and Kirsten will be performing country, country rock and ballads until late.

Bedgerabong Show: Begerabong Showground. Attractions at this year Bedgerebong Show include the Lighthorse Exhibition, Fireworks, Dog Jump, Mum & Dad shearing team, Forbes Town Band, Gold panning and much more. Opening by Andrew Gee and grand parade at 2.30pm. For more information please contact Anne Earney 68571199 or 0427808158 or send an email to begerabongshow@hotmail.com NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show Public Tasting: Forbes Youth and Community Centre, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, $25.

Sample the range of wines entered into the NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show. Tickets on sale at the door. For more information about the NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show visit www.nswwineshow.com.au The Kranksy Sisters: Forbes Services Memorial Club, doors open at 8pm, $39 non-members and $36 members.

They have taken the entertainment industry by storm with their eccentric and eclectic mix of Musical Comedy. These multiaward-winning, oddball sisters are a treat – taking hits from across all the decades and giving them their own unique twist complete with a musical saw, tuba, old reed keyboard and kitchen pots.

Each Side of Midnight: Forbes Services Memorial Club, 8pm. They’re back! Join us as the young ladies from Each Side of Midnight absolutely nail all the classics plus today’s hot hits. A musical treat for all ages to enjoy.

Spectacular Screenings: Forbes Youth and Community Centre, doors open 6pm for 6.30pm start. Movie to be announced!

Forbes Show Ball: Forbes Town Hall, 7pm. A night out to enjoy a light supper, a dance, drink and laugh. The night is also a chance to meet this year’s Show Girl entrants. Tickets on sale at Glass Menagerie Winyar Merino and Poll Merino Stud Sale: on property.

Forbes Show: Forbes Showground. Attractions at this year’s Forbes Show include the bull ride on Friday afternoon from 5.30pm, the official opening on Friday at 6.30pm, fireworks from about 8.30pm on Friday, harness racing on Saturday afternoon, pet show on Saturday afternoon, dog high jump on Saturday afternoon, shearing all day Saturday and tractor pull on Saturday plus much much more.

Old Time New Vogue Dance: Forbes Town Hall, 7pm, $10. Music by Phil Redenbach. Ladies please bring a plate for supper.

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BE Seen

Murray Sullivan shearing sheep at the Forbes Cup.

Nic Mulligan enjoying chips and gravy at Forbes High School’s Jeans for Genes Day.

Jake Ellison, Jacob Beard and Quinton Hapgood performing at Forbes High School’s Jeans for Genes Day event.

Carrie and Amity Olsen, Tammy and Ava Simpson and Catherine Ilchef enjoying a catch up over afternoon tea at Mezzanine.

If you have any photos from a special event, please send them to editor@forbesphoenix.com.au

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LITTLE Black Book Baa-Moo-Oink Meats Suppliers of LOCALLY grown and made products People travel Miles to the home of the traditional Gluten free beef sausages and home cooked products Monday - Friday 7am - 5.30pm Saturday 7am - midday

Located cnr Farrand & Battye Streets

phone 6852 1355

10% off all repairs for the month of August Unit 9/46 Sam St, Forbes Phone 6852 3777

Johnny Kuntze

johnnyrcp@hotmail.com

Lic No. L12601.

James Kennedy Plumbing All general plumbing mantainence Competitive rates

Ph: James 0417 240 174

Lic- L8618

ARIF SHEEP MANURE CLEANING SERVICE • Cleans manure from under shearing sheds • Vacuum suction machine • 10 years experience

0412 281 556

FORBES BAPTIST CHURCH

23 Atlee Street, Forbes

Sunday Service 10am - includes Kid’s Spot, Sunday School & Morning tea Visitors are always welcome.

Hard working all-rounder with farming and warehouse experience, covering all garden and house maintenance, general laboring, and casual/fill in work. From stacking wood to cleaning toilets, no job turned down. Call Mat on 0467 290 345.

For all your small printing needs Colour, B&W, range of paper sizes.

Call into Canowindra Phoenix Office on Gaskill Street (opposite the library) for quick, easy printing or phone 6344 1846.

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COMMUNITY Notices

A Christian church committed to teaching and applying the Bible’s message.

Classifieds Patios, Rooms, Cladding, Carports BL83737C As on TV. Phone 6341 3122 www.pictonbros.com.au

FORBES 0400 512 444

Tyreright.com.au

Suzuki Motorcycles Sales & Spares Welcome St,Parkes 02 6862 1800

0419 429 829 or 6344 7168

Graeme Smith Transport

Forbes • 24hr on farm service • Rego checks 1 Junction Street • Wheel alignment Forbes NSW 2871 • Aldelco batteries P: 02 6851 6868 • Mechanical repairs

KINSELA MOTORCYCLES

Specialising in domestic, commercial and rural plumbing. All maintenance and priorities for emergencies.

mainly music

Music and movement for Children aged 0-5 and their parents/carers Two sessions: 9am & 10.30am Mondays (during school term) Facebook: mainly music Forbes

Youth Group

Mondays 6.30-8:00pm in the Church Hall All high-schoolers welcome.

Facebook: Forbes Baptist Youth Group

Pastor David Burgess

Church Office: 6851 2731 Mobile: 0429 672 737 Facebook: Forbes Baptist Church

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Forbes Sport

Phoenix Competition

Win a 2 week trial for you and a friend Not available for existing members, or with any other offer. Expires 30th September.

To enter simply fill out this form and drop it into our Forbes office at Mezzanine, our Canowindra office at 65 Gaskill Street or enter via our website www.forbesphoenix. com.au or Facebook page.

IMAGE CAPTION: Zac Merritt, Forbes Magpies First Grade Captain/Coach and Stub Collits holding up the Brendon “Stubby”Collits Memorial Cup

RUGBY LEAGUE

The Forbes Magpies were lucky to come away with a win over Parkes Spacemen on Sunday at Spooner Oval, when they defeated second ranked Parkes Spacemen 24-22, the first time they have beaten their rivals in six years.

In front of the biggest crowd to have assembled at Spooner in many years, both teams put on a show that did not leave any spectators disappointed.

In a game close to their heart, competition between Parkes and Forbes was at an all time high as they battled it out in the final round of the home-and-away season for the annual Brendon ‘Stubby’ Collits Memorial Cup. Forbes were extremely resilient throughout the match, managing to fight back after allowing Parkes to lead three times during the match. They were led exceptionally by First Grade Captain-Coach Zac Merritt, who was well supported by Ben Robinson, Jake Grace and Ethan Gaffney.

The Magpies had the ball on a string it seemed, with an impressive try scored by Bailey Hartwig, who was called up from under 18s to fill a position on the wing, which opened the scoreboard 16 minutes in. Parkes were quick to respond off an Alex Prout bomb, which saw Jesse Parker and Billy Burns combine to tie up the scores at 6-6 at half time.

Parkes came out firing in the second half and saw Billy Burns cross out wide unopposed to bring Parkes into the lead for the first time in the game at 10-6.

Forbes were able to answer six minutes later with Joe Coe diving on a grubber in the corner to even the score. Parkes scored twice more, with credits to Alex Prout and Brendan Paige, however the Magpies continued to hang on and tries to Jake Grace and Zac Merritt saw them in a nail biting 22 all position, with half Carl Johnson unsuccessful in an attempt at a field goal with minutes to go.

As the siren sounded, Parkes CaptainCoach Dennis Moran was penalised in front of the posts, allowing Johnson to kick the winning two points in a controversial ending, as the Magpies home crowd celebrated.

The game was a perfect finish to a great day of football, that in other games saw the Magpies League Tag girls beaten 12-0, Under 18s went down 16-8, however the Magpies Group 11 Reserve Grade Premiers put on a clinic and defeated Parkes 44 -6.

The Minor premiership honours taken out

by Magpies under 18s and Reserve grade teams, has earned them a weeks rest, while the Magpies First Grade and League Tag teams will head to Caltex Park Dubbo on Saturday to take on Dubbo Westside and Wellington respectively in the elimination Semi

Winner drawn Monday 31st August Name: Address: Email: Phone:

Finals. First game will be League Tag from 12pm.

The Magpies encourage all supporters to head over to Dubbo and cheer the teams on into the next round of semis.

SOCCER

In the 1st Division, Forbes Gunns defeated the Rawson Raptors 3-2.

The Forbes Gunns are on the top of the ladder and are looking to take out the minor premiership in a few weeks time, provided they keep on winning. The Forbes All Stars lost to the Tichborne Tigers with a score of 3-2.

In the 2nd Division, the Forbes Bushrangers lost against Cambridge Sains 5-1.

Next round the Forbes Gunns will take on Tichborne Tigers in Parkes at 2pm.

On Sunday, everyone is invited to get out to the Botanical Gardens and support the Forbes soccer teams. The Forbes Bushrangers will take on the Rovers at 12pm and Forbes All Stars will play Lightning FC at 2pm.

By Rosi Broom

Next Rural Auction Day 18th September 2015 Office 6851 1911 raywhiteruralforbes.com.au